Argentinas B738 near Posadas on Jun 19th 2023, burning odour on board

Last Update: October 26, 2023 / 11:16:54 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 19, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AR-1740

Aircraft Registration
LV-FSK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

An Aerolineas Argentinas Boeing 737-800, registration LV-FSK performing flight AR-1740 from Buenos Aires Aeroparque,BA to Iguazu,MI (Argentina), was enroute at FL350 about 40nm south of Posadas when the crew decided to divert to Posadas reporting a strong burning odour on board. The aircraft landed safely on Poasadas' runway 02 about 16 minutes after leaving FL350.

Authorities reported emergency services were ready to receive the aircraft, 200 passengers on board of the aircraft were "lowered" without any problems.

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration LV-FVN reached Iguazo with a delay of about 6 hours.

The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Posadas for about 26 hours after landing.

On Oct 26th 2023 Argentina's JST reported the occurrence was rated an incident. While enroute the crew declared emergency due to smoke in the cabin and diverted to Posadas for a safe landing.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 19, 2023

Classification
Incident

Flight number
AR-1740

Aircraft Registration
LV-FSK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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